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    Tampa, FL

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Building Business Together.™

Building Business Together.™
Rooted in the original coming together during the Great Depression, LMC has a strong camaraderie that has extended through the years. LMC started with just thirty-five independent lumber dealers in 1935, Building Business Together. Today LMC is made up of family and employee owned operations from coast to coast including the Bahamas and Hawaii. LMC is proud to be a strong force in the building material industry for over seventy five years.
The top independent dealers in the country share many of the same characteristics: Knowledgeable, strong supporter in the community, and very passionate about their industry. These are the lumber and building material dealers who work with LMC's professional staff and leading suppliers & mills to stay on top of trends and ahead of market conditions. Together with LMC, dealers collaborate and make purchasing decisions that have the ability to move the market. With over 1,200 locations nationwide, the collective power of LMC dealers is well respected and recognized as leaders in the LBM industry.
LMC Dealers stand the test of time. From generation to generation this group of independent lumber and building material dealers are always thinking about what's next and constantly improving. The entrepreneurial spirit is as evident in meeting today's business climate as it was when their businesses were founded. LMC Dealers typically are the majority of the ProSales 100 and consistently rank high in Home Channel Retailer Scoreboard.

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Industry News...

Wall Street’s Hunger for Builders Is Back

Tue, May 21

With two public offerings under its belt and another pending, the new public home builder model is spreading.

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"Phoenix Rising" Is No Longer a Cliché

Mon, May 20

But the market still has a ways to go for full recovery.

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Can Better Communication with Trades Mitigate Shortages?

Sat, May 18

Production builders look for ways to close gaps in their supply-chain management, but use of existing technology to share information is lacking.

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Design Details: Corner Windows

Fri, May 17

Beautiful and versatile, corner windows add the perfect modern punch to designs of all kinds.

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Habitat for Humanity Thinks Big in Bay Area

Tue, May 21

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco has delivered a bold 36-unit condo project.

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USC Program Aims to Develop Diversity in Real Estate

Thu, May 16

For 20 years, the Ross Program has been working to give minorities the tools to succeed in real estate.

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BUILDER Magazine Names Builder of the Year

Wed, May 15

The annual award recognizes excellence in business strategy and corporate leadership.

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Kitchen and Bath Products for the Frugal-Fatigued

Wed, May 15

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BUILDER Names Fastest-Growing Builders of 2012

Wed, May 15

The honorees—a national builder and a regional start-up—both significantly boosted their closings in a recovering marketplace.

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Futurist Says Technology Will Impact the Housing Market, One Way or the Other

Thu, May 16

MIT’s Andrew McAfee fears that as machines get smarter and more agile, they could potentially destabilize the economy.

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How Builders Market Backward

Wed, May 15

Marketing veterans at Hanley Wood's Housing Leadership Summit argue that builders need to shift their focus from what they're building to who they're building for.

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Mystery Inspector 6: Simple, Neat Air-Sealing for Plumbing and HVAC

Thu, May 16

An inspection of a Maryland jobsite reveals good air-sealing techniques put into practice.

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2013 Phoenix Award Winners Announced

Tue, May 14

The accolade, presented by BUILDER, honors home builders that have risen from the dust of the housing recession.

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Labor Supply May Slow Housing’s Recovery, Fannie Mae Finds

Mon, May 13

Adding 412,000 new jobs over the next four years probably won't meet what builders will need if starts hit 1.6 million again.

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Long-Delayed San Francisco Redevelopment Finally Ready to Go Vertical

Tue, May 14

Lennar has overcome road blocks that have postponed construction for at least three years.

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An Alternative to Stacked Condos Strikes a Chord

Mon, May 13

sidestep_HERO(90) KTGY Group devises a design that aligns townhouses of different widths, side by side, without losing unit density.

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Ryland's String of Builder Buyouts Extends to Texas

Fri, May 10

In its third home-builder acquisition in 11 months, Ryland is returning to Dallas.

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Mystery Inspector 4: How to Spot a Good Window Installation

Fri, May 10

When windows are done right, flashing tapes and gravity do the heavy lifting, and bulk water is directed outside the wall.

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Mystery Inspector 5: Ductwork Done Right

Thu, May 9

Sealed ductwork saves energy and keeps indoor air clean, and the materials you use make a difference.

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Lumber Supplies Remain Tight for Foreseeable Future

Thu, May 9

With dimensional lumber predicted to experience continuing shortages and rising prices—thanks to increasing marketplace demand—industry observers are encouraging dealers to keep enough inventory on hand for jobs sold over the next quarter.

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